Wally Dallenbach, an INDYCAR SERIES race winner and longtime series official, passed away on April 29. He was 87.

Dallenbach, a native of East Brunswick, New Jersey, made 13 Indianapolis 500 starts between 1967-79. His best finish was fourth, in 1976 and 1977, in the No. 40 Wildcat/DGS owned by Patrick Racing. Dallenbach recorded five victories, 27 podium finishes and one pole in 180 INDYCAR SERIES starts.

After his initial retirement, Dallenbach became the first competition director and chief steward of Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) in 1980. He served as chief steward until 2004. 

Additionally, Dallenbach worked with doctors Steve Olvey and Terry Trammell and safety directors Steve Edwards and Lon Bromley to develop a safety team that traveled to all CART races and worked with teams and car builders to create improvements in chassis construction.

For the full announcement, visit indycar.com.